Location: I am from 29 Palms, California... but now live in Northeast, Ohio
Posts: 2,107
S/C/G: SW-245.5/CW-209/GW-170
Height: 5'5"
Well howdy MIA! Nope, I'm not confused... I saw that you have been on this thread in the past (I went looking back )... great to see you too!
And I thank-you for the welcome on this thread
I am so glad to hear that you father is home and doing well!!! I know how frightened you were for him when you last posted on the Curves thread. How old is your father, Mia?
Well, my first day on the Weight Watcher's system is hitting a little snag. I'd forgotten why I always have problems with programs like these.
I have never been a "big eater" -- but what I do eat tends to be calorie dense (which explains how I got so heavy to begin with) -- the problem is that when I eat "healthy", there is way too much food (in terms of volume) and I get "stuffed". When drinking all that water is added on top of all that volume -- I end up even more stuffed.
So far I've had two liters of water and 18 points (and it was hard to get that much down). It's already 6:30pm (my time) and the thought of having to eat enough to make up the rest of the points is a bit daunting. (Weirdly enough, on top of this you get an additional 35 points over the course of the week that are "optional" to use). If today is any indication, I'm not going to be needing those at all.
It's the fruit that's doing it -- my entire life -- if I ate three pieces of fruit on any given day, I had the hardest time eating anything else. I'm pretty sure it's all the fiber. And that's not even counting the veggies I've been eating.
Anyway -- I still have enough points left over for a substantial "snack" -- and truthfully, I'd just rather not eat anything else. However, someone who has been on the program for a long time told me you have to eat all of the target points. Only the "flex" points can be skipped.
So I am playing with the calculator online trying to figure out how to "spend" the rest of the points (without going over) and not having to eat a lot of volume.
It's going to take me some time to get the hang of this program.
I need to read through all the messages so I can find out what's going on with everyone. I've not caught up, because it took most of my online time (over the past two days) to read the WW program literature online.
I went to the eye doctor today for my normal exam and found out that I have severe eye strain and my eyes are swollen. I am now on antibiotic steriod drops.... I have never thought that that was an actual physical problem..... apparently all of the studying has really gotten to the old eyeballs......
Anyway, I have done pretty good with my water. I walked 2 miles yesterday and only got 1 1/2 miles in today... with school it is hard to get it in....
The stress with work is really starting to get me. I received another call late today and now I have a meeting with my boss Friday afternoon. I had an appointment with a customer and am having to cancel it. You would think that they would want me to deal with the customers more.... I have spoken to another rep and they are doing the same thing to her and she has spoken to the other 2 and they are having the same thing going on.... so I am happy it isnt just me! I just wish that they would either lay someone off or leave us alone to do our jobs.... they are trying to get someone to quit so that they dont have to pay unemployment! I think it is tacky!
Angel, sounds like you’ve had your face in the books for ffar too long. I’ll bet you’ll be glad when it’s all over, and you can stop the studying, and start the selling.
I hope that your eyes get better soon.
Rainbow, You and I have opposite problems. My problem with weight watchers, was that I felt I would always be hungry. SO I didn’t even give it a chance. That’s why I like Atkins, I can eat till I'm full. Just not the bad stuff, sugar carbs, etc.3
Well it looks like it was a slow day in here today.
Have a great OP day tomorrow.
Well I just got off the treadmill. I walked 3.25 miles....
And have already had 3 glasses of water... so I am well on my way to keep my goals for today!
I am ready for the classes to be done. I want to start my new life. (I would like to start it about 25# lighter )
Red- Good to hear that you are stretching.... it is a really important thing that so many people dont do.
Mia- How are you doing?
Rainbow- How are you doing on WW? Are you getting it?
Sunny- How are you feeling? Have you been able to get on track now?
Beth- How are you? Have you gotten the Halloween candy out of the house yet? I did real good - I purchased just enough and it was gone except for 3 pieces which my kids ate. My hard part is my adopt a mom next door keeps all kinds of candy over there and when I go over there in the afternoon it calls my name!
Michelle- Have you started exercising yet? What are you planning on doing?
Well- I have got to hit the showers and get to work!
Last edited by Angel26519; 11-07-2003 at 09:30 AM.
Location: I am from 29 Palms, California... but now live in Northeast, Ohio
Posts: 2,107
S/C/G: SW-245.5/CW-209/GW-170
Height: 5'5"
Morning Gals
Well, I have stuck to two of my three goals!
Did *Goal 1* and got in my exercise this week and
Did *Goal 2* and got in my water & hot herbed teas, BUT...
*Goal 3* That's my major problem in controlling... I still have some Halloween Candy in my home and it was calling out to me so very loudly!!!! I bet I caved and had - well, too many !!!! So, today I had a great workout, got in most my water already and am doing better with my food choices (so far - the day's not over yet! ).
******* ANGEL ~ I am feeling so much better - Thank you so much for asking And I am on my path to getting fully on track. I still haven't picked up Dr. Phil's book again (sorry to say), but have been keeping up with his shows (tape them when I am not home). I just barely have the time right now to sit and post on all the threads I am a part of. Getting very busy with the holiday's approching (especially with church functions). I bet allot of people are... I am doing my ultimate best not to allow the media to make me feel rushed! I love Thanksgiving and family gatherings in the kitchen and around the fireplace and it always gets skipped over from Halloween to Christmas - a shame really.
Yeah for you!!!! Getting your 3.25 miles in on the T-mill - WoW, you did well!!!!
*******
Wishing you all a very successful journey to health and wellness!
God Bless!
Hello everyone, early Saturday morning here and just trying to get caught up before I leave for work. I did really well with my goals yesterday as I quickly mentioned earlier. The eating was over what I'd like to have had but it was still a major save and I consciously restricted myself, something I wouldn't normally do when I'm meeting someone for dinner and drinking.
Sunny, hello, didn't mean to be ignoring you. Your posts came in after I'd written long. Welcome and I'm so glad to hear you're sticking to your goals. Yes, Halloween candy would be a problem but it'll be gone soon and you didn't throw it ALL out the window (your goals) because you had a bit of candy. to you! By the way, I was recently back in the States and I was surprised at what a big todo Halloween has become. I don't remember it as ever having been too much, just for the kids. The manufacturers have really jumped on the wagon it seems and the market for adults, costumes and decorations seems enormous. Strange to see.
Angel26, great going on the treadmill. That's a lot of walking! What do you do not to get bored? Do you watch TV, listen to music? Yes, the stretching is a time taker and I guess that's why most people forego it. Also, it really slams our limitations in our faces and that just doesn't feel good. Progress, even though it may be there, is in such tiny increments that we don't notice it. I guess the thing to do is to keep a log of say how far I can reach and then compare it with about a month later. Hmm.
Hello angel4real. How is the Atkins doing? Do you find you can lose weight while still eating till you're full? Actually, now that I'm getting in the groove here I'm finding I actually enjoy feeling hungry. Knowing I'm going to eat in a certain number of hours makes the hunger feel like excited anticipation (well, it is actually!) I think of the hunger as my friend and keeping my body moving and burning off the excess fat! Anyone else feel the same? angel, I'm glad you're back. I was away too. So sorry to hear your father was having such trouble but that's so good he's healthy again! Good luck on your goals!
This is going to be a short post. I'm really beat due to a 6 hour road trip this morning. I found out that WW is a "doable" diet when you're out of the house. I was able to eat out and stay on program.
Mia -- I guess you're right about being opposites. I am still having a problem getting all that stuff down. Truthfully, I never ate a lot -- but I've been known to eat total trash. I don't even want to tell you what happened to the left over trick or treat candy I didn't give out. (Well, that was a few days before I started this program so I am using that excuse.)
Angel 26 -- I admire your stamina. If I tried to walk that far on a treadmill I'd keel over. I walk the track, but somehow that seems so much easier. The treadmill has so much resistance that I've never been able to get the hang of it. Plus, admittedly, I am clumsy and have been known to hurt myself getting on and off.
Sunny -- it appears you and I both found the Halloween candy difficult to deal with -- I'm glad it's only once a year. I am trying to get my act together before "Jingles" cookies come on the market for the holidays. I love those stupid things!
Red -- Not sure what kind of stretching you're doing? Something like yoga?
If I've missed anyone -- I'm sorry. I'm so tired from all that driving that I can barely see. I'm off to bed and it's not even 9PM.
Well it is official!!! I was laid off today! I was expecting it.... was just trying to hang on and not quit so that I could get unemployment while I start the real estate career. Well they called me at the last minute again for a meeting. Then spent the 1st 30 minuted trying to get me to quit by saying "dont you want ot go pursue other things.... etc". After about 30 minutes they finally figured out I wasnt going to quit, they pulled out a severance package that they had all along! It makes me mad that they made me suffer through the 1st 30 minutes and they had the severance package there the whole time! I mean what were they honestly going to save? a few thousand dollars???? Well I am so glad it is over and that that door is finally closed.... and I am glad I didnt quit because it did cross my mind!
Rainbow- That is great that you stayed OP while on a road trip! That is great! Keep it up!
Red- Some suggestions on getting stretching in while doing other things.... I do these things and they really do help.... I have long hair that I blow dry... while I blow dry my hair I hang my head upside down to get some body in it and while I do it I touch my toes and stretch out the back of my legs..... while brushing my teeth I place my leg on the counter of the sink and stretch like I am on a ballet bar. When I am sitting at my desk I place my feet on the floor and twist at the waist and hold for a about 30 seconds to stretch out my back, etc. I find all different places that I can add a little stretching.... it does add up... also helps loosen tense muscles....
Sunny - I am glad you are feeling better. I hope you can pick up Dr Phil again soon. I think it is a very helpful book!
Mia- How are you doing? I am not on the Adkins but was doing South Beach for awhile and will probably start back on it soon since my stress level is going down.
Hi Michelle!!!!
Well I am off to bed!
Hope everyone is doing great!
Last edited by Angel26519; 11-07-2003 at 11:07 PM.
I am still among the living. I had a meeting Thurs and had to go in to work early yesterday to. But I got off early last night. It was the college I went to homecoming. I live in the town still so I went to the basketball game. I saw a few friends from out of town and my friends from in town. I was suprised how few people from my class was there. Well it was not a reunion year for us. I am getting together again today. So it is a fun filled weekend of you guessed it FOOD!
Well I gained 3/4 of a pound this week at TOPS. But still several pounds under goal. Angel my dk's still have two big buckets of candy that the collected. That is with me giving some away. I only let them eat a piece or two at a time so it last forever. Do you know they like the tootsie rolls and stuff like that better then the snickers and reeces. What kind of sick kids am I raising??? So they leave all the tempting stuff for me!
Well I have a busy weekend so I must run! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
I thought I would post here because I am planning on challenging myself this November and beyond! I joined Weight Watchers in the beginning of August, and I have not been able to get myself going. I have lost 4 pounds, but it's been an up and down thing. I just want to get on track!
My two goals are going to be:
1. Exercise at least three-four times a week.
2. Gain and maintain food control (Low Points, controlled portions, etc.)
I know I'm beginning a week into the month, so let me stop to wish all of you encouragement and positive thoughts for the upcoming week!
I did 3.25 miles on the treadmill yesterday again!!! YEAH ME!!!! I have done a little over a mile this morning with the intention of doing more later on.
My water intake has been a little so-so... I do drink alot while walking but then kinda forget the rest of the day. I drank about 5-6 glasses yesterday and have about 2 glasses so far today! I am really going to focus on it today!
TIGER- WELCOME ABOARD!!!! We are a pretty good group of ladies!
I have really been on a roller coaster with my weight for awhile. One I am so tired of struggling with. I read somewhere about a stress hormone (cant remember the name of it) that prevents you from losing weight. Well now that some of my stress is gone I wonder if I can start. The scale started creeping back up on me and I made it to 209#'s (My highest yet) and I just dont want to keep watching the numbers climb. I so want to go the other way! It is funny I remember when I was at 172#'s and thinking I was huge... now I wish I could see that number on the scale! With my job now gone I am going to try to focus on me for a little while. I still have school and the house and kids but alot of my stress was my job!
Beth- I wouldnt panic about the little weight lose. You are doing great and by keeping on top of it I dont think it will creep back on... I know alot of people gain about 5-10#s during the holidays. I think that if you gain a couple at eachholiday and then get them off before the next you are so way ahead of the game!
My daughter is the same way about the candy- she likes all the not as bad for you candy!
Rainbow- How are you doing on Weight Watchers? It looks like tiger is also on it.
Red- How is the stretching?
Mia, Michelle, and Sunny- How are you guys doing?
Well I am off to get ready for church.... talk to you guys soon!
Just a quick note.... had my final today and made an 87.... which wasnt as good as I wanted but I had a raging headache.... just one more class to go through......
How is everyone else doing? Are you keeping on your goals? I didnt walk today because of all the studying.... but I am going to use this as my off day.
As of tomorrow, I'll complete one week of Weight Watchers. Although my first weigh-in isn't until Wednesday, I couldn't resist sneaking a peek at the scale and discovered I am down 2.5 lbs.
Frankly, I am amazed. I probably ate more on this diet than I have on any other (hit my target points religiously every day and didn't even touch the flex). This diet is SO EASY compared to the total fast. I doubt that each week will bring such impressive results, but as far as I am concerned any downward motion is better than none at all -- so whatever will be, will be.
Tiger - Hello -- it seems we are both doing WW. I'm doing the online version and am quite happy with it thus far. I'm still trying to get the hang of the AP points, but I've only started the program last week so I imagine it will take me some time to get my act together.
Red - how's it going with the stretching? Do you find it helps? I've noted that the older I became the less flexible I seemed. I was never sure if it was the excess weight or just plain getting older. I used to dance a lot when I was young -- that's on my list of things to resume once I drop another twenty pounds.
Beth -- I hear you on the Halloween candy. I'm so glad that it's finally all gone in my house.
Angel 26 -- I know exactly what you're talking about. Sometimes it seems like the mind "adjusts" to being heavier and heavier as we're gaining. I remember thinking I didn't look "all that bad" at 240 lbs. (until my nephew gave me a strong dose of reality). Yet I recall weighing 136 at one point of my life and feeling despair that I was too heavy. I really lost my perspective over the years. I have it back now though -- little by little I'll make it back down where I should be.
Mia, Michelle, Sunny -- how are your programs doing?
And where's Orange? Haven't seen her around lately.
)... great to see you too! 
I know how frightened you were for him when you last posted on the Curves thread. How old is your father, Mia? 
Have a good weekend, all!
!!!! So, today I had a great workout, got in most my water already and am doing better with my food choices (so far - the day's not over yet! 
). 
Getting your 3.25 miles in on the T-mill - WoW, you did well!!!! 
cruising!!
to you! By the way, I was recently back in the States and I was surprised at what a big todo Halloween has become. I don't remember it as ever having been too much, just for the kids. The manufacturers have really jumped on the wagon it seems and the market for adults, costumes and decorations seems enormous. Strange to see.
